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Meaning of 焦る(あせる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

焦る
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
あせる
Romaji
aseru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `ru` ending, intransitive verb
    Meaning
    to be in a hurry; to be impatient

Example Sentences

焦る, あせる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
焦る
Plain Polite
焦ります
Negative
焦らない
Negative Polite
焦りません

Past

Plain
焦った
Plain Polite
焦りました
Negative
焦らなかった
Negative Polite
焦りませんでした

Te

Plain
焦って
Plain Polite
焦りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
焦られる
Plain Polite
焦られます
Negative
焦られない
Negative Polite
焦られません

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe

On: ショウ

Kun: こ.げる, こ.がす, こ.がれる, あせ.る

12 strokes

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